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Honda Odyssey stuck in park?

Shift interlock isn't releasing. There should be a shift interlock override to release the shifter out of park.

The override may be hidden under a cover plate on the steering column or shifter console.Use a paperclip, ignition key or small screwdriver to access it.Other possibility can be burnt out brake light or a bad fuse. The shift interlock and brake lights are on the same circuit mostly , so if the brake lights aren't working, that could cause the shift interlock to malfunction. If the fuse and lights are ok, the brake switch is faulty or its bad interlock solenoid.

Check the plastic switch located on the top of the brake pedal. It simply twists and pulls out to service it.

In most cases after cleaning it will work.

Pull out the lower metal contacts and use a fingernail filer to clean the dirty contacts. For other metal contact points, you can use a knife of some fine grain sandpaper.

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If you replace brake switch,then while you install the switch , push it through the collar but don't lock it in place with the quarter turn to the right until it is adjusted.

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The most likely cause for this is a bad brake light switch. The shifter is locked in park until you press the brake pedal. The brake light switch operates a solenoid on the shifter that unlocks when the pedal is pressed. You can usually notice a quiet click inside near the shifter when you press the brake pedal, this is the solenoid. If you don't hear the click then the brake switch is most likely bad. Try pressing on the brake pedal and having someone check your brake lights to see if they go on. You will probably find that when the vehicle wont come out of park the brake lights also are not on.

There is also and emergency release for the shifter. Next to the shifter you will find a small cover, about the size of a key slot, remove the cover, press and hold the brake and insert the ignition key into the slot. While pressing the key into the slot you can move the shifter out of park. Make sure you are holding the brake to prevent to vehicle from rolling. Move the shifter to the neutral position and then start the vehicle. ---------

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